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Laura Beatrice Marling was born on February 1st 1990 in Berkshire, England and started playing the guitar at a young age. It was her father Sir Charles William Somerset Marling, the 5th Marling Baronet who ran a recording studio and introduced her to folk music. Marling described this experience as “a bit of a blessing and a bit of a curse… I couldn’t slot my self into the age-appropriate genre”. She earned a scholarship to attend Leighton Park School, a private school in Reading Berkshire, where she completed her GCSE’s and joined her older sisters to move to the suburbs of London. She joined various bands that played acoustic arrangements of songs which was dubbed “nu-folk” by the British Press”. She also joined the original line-up of indie folk band Noah and the Whale, but parted ways with the band due to a dissolved relationship with a band member. She collaborated with many artists around this time, most notably The Rakes on their song, “Suspicious Eyes” from their album “Ten New Messages” and Mystery Jets’ 2008 single “Young Love”. This was the same year that she was personally invited to tour with Jamie T after he attended her second solo gig. In 2008 she released her debut EP “London Town” on WayOutWest Records, however, it was her full length studio album “Alas, I Cannot Swim” that was released on February 4th 2008, and nominated for the Mercury Prize. Still at the age of eighteen, she appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson and Later With Jools Holland, where she performed “Ghosts” and “New Romantic”.
Her follow up album called “I Speak Because I Can” was released on March 22nd 2010. It featured a little more maturity than the prior release. On March 28th 2010, it endered the UK Albums Chart at number 4, and again, was nominated for the 2010 Mercury Music Prize. Her third album “A Creature I Don’t Know” was released on September 12th 2011, and like it’s predecessor, reached number 4 on the UK album charts. She picked up a BRIT Award for Best British Female and an NME Award for Best Solo Artist.
Her 2013, “Once I Was an Eagle”, surpassed her prior releases and made it to number 3 in the UK Album charts, and 4 on the US Folk Albums chart. It featured the single “Master Hunter”.
She currently resides in the Silver Lake neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, explaining that Americans are “a lot more poetic”.
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Laura Marling is probably one of the most adorable artists I’ve ever come across. She may be tough, talented, and a brave performer, but she is, first and foremost, adorable, and it makes her performances all the more charming. Laura Marling is a seasoned performer and graces the stage with quiet confidence. She may look a bit like Dakota Fanning and dress like a schoolgirl, but when she sings, she has a sultry and sophisticated presence. Marling is like a much edgier version of a traditional folksinger, adding intricate, high-toned, Joni Mitchell-esque riffs to many of her songs. Most of all, she knows how to be soft-spoken and still remain interesting, which is why she never fails to keep her audiences captivated.
What is so incredible about Marling’s live performances is that she has the ability to alternate between playing certain pieces with a grand orchestra behind her and others as acoustic solos. Not only does this add layers to her shows, but it also makes it clear to her audience and her fans that she is limited to neither option. At the Hammersmith Apollo in London, she had no reservations about sending the orchestra off stage and taking the audience on with just her voice and her guitar, as she does during her haunting, breathtaking performance of “Ghosts.” This is all part of Marling’s brilliance, and watching her live, no matter how big the venue, always manages to be an intimate experience.
jillian-paige
A songwriter who is wise beyond her years, Laura Marling is one of Britain's most acclaimed new artists who captivates audiences globally. Often performing in ornate buildings, churches and cathedrals during visits to her homeland of the UK. The settings suit the show perfectly as Marling appears with just two accompanying musicians and a couple of backing singers, she creates all the sounds with her trusty accompanying guitar.
Beginning with four beautiful tracks that make one lengthy introduction, she thanks the audience for their patience before beginning a powerful rendition of 'Master Hunter' quickly followed by early track 'Ghosts' taken from her debut 'Alas I Cannot Swim'. Her skills as both a vocalist and as an instrumentalist shine in the sparse interior of the cathedral and engage the audience completely.
She shows off her trained chords during an emotive performance of 'Alpha Shallows' and fan favourite 'Sophia' is melodic and poignant. She is a humble performer, often giggling at mistakes either she makes or her band. There is a feeling of warmth throughout despite the cool atmosphere of the cathedral and by the final tones of 'All My Rage' the whole audience are infatuated.
sean-ward
Laura Marling is so damned talented. So musically talented and diverse in her talents and presentation: folk, Americana, rock, pop, classical guitar, alt-country, blues, acoustic, and more.
She has a voice that can sound very comfortsble in several genres and her guitar talents & song-writing carry throughout. Only 27, Marling feels much more mature & comfortable in her skin than might be expected. Her 6 albums since 2008 speak to her drive & their high quality is wonderful to see & to hear for music lovers. If you haven't seen Laura Marling live yet, go!
Support talented young artists, like Laura Marling! Enjoy as she continues to make music & grow. Marling is the real deal.
marc-keepper
Laura Marling is so damned talented. So musically talented and diverse in her talents and presentation: folk, Americana, rock, pop, classical guitar, alt-country, blues, acoustic, and more.
She has a voice that can sound very comfortable in several genres and her guitar talents & song-writing carry throughout. Only 27, Marling feels much more mature & comfortable in her skin than might be expected. Her 6 albums since 2008 speak to her drive & their high quality is wonderful to see & to hear for music lovers. If you haven't seen Laura Marling live yet, go!
Support talented young artists, like Laura Marling! Enjoy as she continues to make music & grow. Marling is the real deal.
marc-keepper
A lovely atmosphere and here voice was absolutely wonderful! The stage scenografi was really beautiful as well. The only thing that bummed me a bit was the fact that she didn't play any of her old songs. I have been a fan since her first album so I hoped for some old tunes. But I do understand that it was a tour for her latest album.
I had a great time tough, and my friend to!
Top notch!
fridaha
She has such a lovely voice, but we left when the second number came on because the back up instruments and her seeming to scream into the microphone made for a painfully deafening experience. Profoundly disappointing & we won't be going to another of her concerts - nor probably concerts at the Mayan (a stunning venue), if this was representative of their decibel level.
lax90027
Laura is an amazing singer songwriter, who tells deep personal stories with her songs. Her voice is hauntingly crisp and her guitar works is perfection. The Moe's Alley show in Santa Cruz was another great performance by one of my favorite artist.
rick-hartley
Laura Marling's voice was as beautiful as when I heard her live for the first time, nearly two years ago.
She was at her best, however, when it was just her and her guitar.
She really does sound like Joni Mitchell on occasion.
miranda-richardson
She does a little too much speaking in her songs instead of singing, but otherwise it was amazing. Great performer. She played the four-part song from the beginning of Once I Was an Eagle and it was fantastic.
jasona2275
